Award

National Waste Quality Checking Service for Radioactive Waste

DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

18 Dec 2018 at 11:35

Tender

30 Nov 2017 at 17:08

Summary of the contracting process

The Environment Agency has awarded the contract for the "National Waste Quality Checking Service for Radioactive Waste." This contract falls under the Technical testing, analysis, and consultancy services category. It aims to provide independent verification and assurance activities for lower activity radioactive wastes suitable for near-surface disposal, supporting regulatory compliance across England, Wales, and Scotland. The procurement method used was a competitive procedure with negotiation, with a contract value of £1,000,000 and a contract period commencing on 10th September 2018 and concluding on 9th September 2022. The tender was initially published on 30th November 2017, with the tender period ending on 4th April 2018.

This tender presents significant business opportunities for organisations specialising in waste management, technical consultancy, or environmental services, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Companies capable of delivering quality assurance and verification services in line with regulatory standards can leverage this opportunity to enhance their market presence. Additionally, businesses experienced in working with radioactive materials and those offering innovative solutions in waste processing may find a competitive edge in this procurement process.

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Notice Title

National Waste Quality Checking Service for Radioactive Waste

Notice Description

The Environment Agency has awarded a contract for the provision of Waste Quality Checking Services for Radioactive Waste. The contract will provide the Environment Agency, Scottish Environment Protection Agency and other bodies, with the capability to undertake independent verification and assurance activities of radioactive waste (lower activity wastes (e.g. LLW and short lived ILW) suitable for near surface disposal prior to their treatment or disposal. This work could occur at sites within England, Wales and Scotland. The assurance service will be used to support regulatory activities related to compliance with the relevant radioactive substances activity permissions (e.g. permits or authorisations).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-479504af-a558-4ab0-8e4e-09ce5ec7bb81
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/11163475-8f6b-40bd-9b2e-f3624e4e106e
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive procedure with negotiation (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71600000 - Technical testing, analysis and consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,000,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Dec 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
4 Apr 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Sep 20187 years ago
Contract Period
9 Sep 2018 - 9 Sep 2022 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WARRINGTON
Postcode
WA4 1HG
Post Town
Warrington
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England), TLL Wales, TLM Scotland

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NATIONAL NUCLEAR LABORATORY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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